Evan Simmers
About Evan Simmers
Evan Simmers is a System Engineering Manager at Rocket Lab, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Auckland and has a background in philosophy and ancient history.
Current Role at Rocket Lab
Evan Simmers currently serves as the System Engineering Manager at Rocket Lab. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's engineering efforts for three years. In this role, he oversees system engineering processes and ensures the integration of various engineering disciplines within the organization.
Previous Experience at Rocket Lab
Evan Simmers has extensive experience at Rocket Lab, having worked in various capacities. He was an Analysis Lead from 2018 to 2021 for three years, where he focused on analytical tasks. Prior to that, he served as a Responsible Engineer - Analysis from 2016 to 2018 for two years. Additionally, he contributed as an Honours Thesis student in 2016 for nine months.
Education and Qualifications
Evan Simmers studied at the University of Auckland, where he achieved a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Ancient History from 2012 to 2016. He also attended UCL for one year, earning 1st Class Honours in Philosophy and a 2:1 Class Honours in Ancient History. Earlier, he completed his secondary education at Onslow College, where he studied subjects including Classical Studies, Physics, and Chemistry from 2007 to 2011.
Early Career at The University of Auckland
Before joining Rocket Lab, Evan Simmers worked as a Residential Advisor at The University of Auckland in 2015. He held this position for 11 months at O'Rorke Hall, where he supported students in their residential life and contributed to the university community.